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Provo to renew participation as lead in Utah Valley HOME Consortium; staff explains HOME program and partners
Summary
Provo staff explained the city’s role as lead entity in the Utah Valley HOME Consortium and the program’s purpose in pooling HOME funds for affordable-housing activities across participating Utah County jurisdictions.
Provo City staff briefed the council on the HOME Consortium renewal that will appear for council action in the coming weeks. The consortium pools HOME Investment Partnerships funding from entitlement jurisdictions in Utah County to expand affordable-housing resources across participating cities.
RDA Director Melissa McNally explained Provo serves as the lead entity to HUD for the consortium and coordinates application, administration and reporting. Participating jurisdictions on the consortium board include Provo City, Utah County, Lehi City, Orem City and the newly added Eagle Mountain City. HOME funds support a range of affordable-housing activities including rental and homeowner assistance and down-payment programs.
Staff said the consortium agreement is renewed with HUD every three years and that Provo’s role as lead requires it to manage grants, contracts and reporting requirements. Councilors asked clarifying questions about program details; staff offered to follow up on a separate CDBG sidewalk item in public-works materials to confirm the specifics of proposed work near Franklin Elementary.
Why this matters: HOME funds can expand affordable-housing investments across the county and Provo’s role as lead agency places administrative responsibility and HUD reporting obligations on the city.
What’s next: Staff will bring the consortium resolution to the council for action at an upcoming regular meeting and will provide follow-up details requested by councilors.
